Mlb payrolls by team

—The New York Yankees activated All-Star slugger Aaron Judge from the disabled list Friday, but with a catch. Sep 14, 2018; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge #99 smiles while taking batting practice prior to a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Judge was reinstated from the disabled list prior to the game. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports According to manager Aaron Boone, the Yankees do not deem him ready to bat just yet. Instead, the 6-foot-7 outfielder will be used at times on the bases and on defense only amid his ongoing recovery from an injured right wrist. Judge took live batting practice before Monday’s game, and while he’s still bothered by discomfort in his right wrist, progress was noted. “It’s fun watching Aaron Judge take batting practice. So that’s nice,” Boone said Monday, smiling. “But obviously, you understand it’s another step in the progression, … [Read more...] about MLB notebook: Yankees’ Judge activated from DL

By Richard Griffin Baseball Columnist Tues., Sept. 11, 2018 Since 2013, the Blue Jays have featured opening day team payrolls that were each more than $115 million, the highest six totals in franchise history. The 2018 Jays payroll in April stood at $164.1 million, second-highest in team history and ninth in all of MLB among 30 teams, according to figures by USA Today. That streak of free spending by the Jays is coming to an end. At a media session late last week at the Rogers Centre, team president Mark Shapiro emphatically spoke of going young for a couple of seasons, of finding out who can play at this level and who can contribute to a winner whenever it is that the Jays turn the ship around. Best guesses internally were 2021. Only when the time is right will the Jays reach to collect expensive help in the form of top-tier free agents or trades for high-priced pieces. This is how rebuilds happen. “When you enter into these junctures, usually your … [Read more...] about Blue Jays headed for dramatic payroll cut

Aug 06, 4:50 PM EDT Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury Sports By Anthony Riccobono @tony_riccobono 08/06/18 AT 3:48 PM The Oakland Athletics made the first big splash since the 2018 MLB trade deadline by acquiring starting pitcher Mike Fiers from the Detroit Tigers. The deal puts the A’s one step closer toward making the playoffs and competing for the World Series.Oakland was able to execute the trade after claiming Fiers on revocable waivers. The Athletics were only forced to give up either two players to be named later or cash in exchange for a pitcher that was involved in trade rumors when the July 31 deadline was looming.With the market for pitchers being relatively weak this summer, Fiers is among the best players that has changed teams in recent weeks. The right-hander is having a career year with a 3.48 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP in 21 starts.Fiers, 33, is making $6 million this season and is eligible for arbitration in … [Read more...] about MLB Trade News: Athletics Acquire Mike Fiers In 2018 Playoff Push, Chasing Yankees, Astros

Associated Press Published 11:50 p.m. UTC Jul 31, 2018 Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington remained bullish on his team even after parting with stars Gerrit Cole and Andrew McCutchen in the offseason. Even after a swoon through June wiped out a hot start. Even after his club found itself floundering in early July. And when the Pirates responded with a 15-4 surge that seemed to validate his optimism, he sent a message at the non-waiver trade deadline. The Pirates are intent on winning. Not just in 2018, but beyond. Pittsburgh acquired starting pitcher Chris Archer from Tampa Bay and closer Keone Kela from the Texas Rangers in moves that cost the team top prospects in outfielder Austin Meadows and pitchers Tyler Glasnow and Taylor Hearn as well as two players to be named. The decision to deal three players considered a part of the club’s next wave wasn’t easy. But Huntington believed it was necessary to bolster a group that has a … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s MLB: Pirates bolster rotation, add Archer at deadline